Dairy Free Ranch Chive Corn Polenta

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Creamy stone-ground cornmeal simmers slowly in a savory broth base until it turns thick, glossy, and irresistibly spoonable. Garlic-infused oil brings deep, mellow flavor throughout, while dried dill, parsley, and a touch of black pepper build that unmistakable ranch flavor into every bite. A shower of fresh chives and scallion greens on top adds a bright, herby finish and just the right pop of color. This bowl is pure comfort food, with a texture so silky you'll want a spoon ready before it even hits the table. It's an easy side that pairs with practically anything, and it's a genuinely good fit for a dairy free spread.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the polenta

3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal (polenta-style)
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
2 tbsp butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
½ cup milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Chef's tip
Match the form the recipe uses - grated for sprinkling and sauces, a firm wedge for shaving. If the recipe melts the cheese, choose a product labeled meltable.

For the ranch seasoning

1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp onion-free ranch seasoning powder (optional)
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

3 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
1–2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the chicken broth and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

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